Cowboys vs Chargers Prediction - NFL Picks 10/16/23

Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) vs Dallas Cowboys (3-2)

Game Info: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 8:15 pm (SoFi Stadium)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Chargers +1.5 -- Over/Under: 51 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers face off on Monday Night Football in an NFL showdown at SoFi Stadium. 

How Do Cowboys Respond?

The Cowboys sit with a 3-2 record overall but they really looked awful in the last game. The Cowboys faced off against the San Francisco 49ers and the offense only managed 10 points as the defense gave up 42 points. Dak Prescott looked awful throwing for only 153 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Tony Pollard finished with only 29 yards. The Cowboys are averaging 26.8 points while their defense is giving up 16.6 points per game. Leighton Vander Esch is questionable for this game. 

Cowboys Betting Trends

  • The Cowboys have won each of their last six road games following a loss.
  • The Cowboys have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games following a loss.
  • The Cowboys have won the first half in each of their last six games as road favorites following a loss.
  • The Cowboys have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six games as favorites against AFC opponents.
  • The Cowboys have won the first quarter in each of their last six road games following a loss.

Austin Ekeler Expected to Return

Austin Ekeler is expected to return to the Chargers and that is a big boost for this team. Ekeler is still one of the best running backs in the league and he’s going to need to have a big game here. In the last game against the last game against the Las Vegas Raiders the Chargers scored 24 points and that was enough for the victory. The Chargers are averaging 27.5 points while their defense is giving up 26 points per game. In this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way. 

Chargers Betting Trends

  • The Chargers have won eight of their last nine home games before a Division game.
  • The Chargers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
  • The Chargers have won the first half in eight of their last nine games as underdogs.
  • The Chargers have won the first quarter in six of their last seven games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
  • The Chargers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven games as underdogs.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Chargers are going to find success in this game. I don’t trust the Cowboys defense and they are going to really struggle in this game. Getting Ekeler back is a big boost for this team and the Chargers offense is going to find success here. The Chargers are going to get close to 30 points and the Cowboys won’t be keeping up. Back the Chargers against the spread to cash here. 

Shane’s Pick Chargers +1.5

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